Compass Connections

• 9/11 Patriot Day- Monday, September 11
• Intramurals- Monday, September 11, 4:00-5:00 (gym)
• Experiential Learning Wednesday- Wednesday, September 13
• D303 College Options Night- Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 pm (SCN Auditorium)
• Culinary Club- Thursday, September 14, 4:00-5:00 (Rm. 143)

For the upcoming clubs & activities meeting schedule, follow this link.

We are happy to report that Ms. Leigh Potenza started last Wednesday as the new Compass Academy administrative assistant. We are excited to welcome Ms. Potenza to Compass! Mrs. Stanley would like to thank all of the Compass parents and students for their patience during the interim period when it was sometimes difficult to get a hold of anyone in the Compass office. Parents, please return to calling the Attendance Line at (331)228-3400 to report all absences, including early dismissals as we are now back to being fully staffed.

This year, ALL Compass Academy students in grades 9-11 will take the PSAT/NMSQT at Compass Academy on Monday, October 16th. This means that Compass students will not attend the testing day at St. Charles East or North on Wednesday, October 11th. That will be an experiential learning day for Compass students just like any other Wednesday.

Please make note of this now. More information will be shared as the date gets closer.

Have you been looking for a way to get involved as a parent at Compass Academy? If so, we invite you to join Compass Student Leaders and other interested parents on Tuesday, September 19th, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Community Room for the next meeting of the Compass Parent Advisory Committee (CPAC). At Compass, student voice is incorporated into everything we do, and that is no different with CPAC. Student Leaders will be present to share ideas they have for school events, and the parents who participate in CPAC will be there to provide guidance, support, and expertise in helping students to execute their plans. Please enter the building at door 1 (Compass entrance on 9th Street) if you plan to attend.

STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE THEIR LUNCH ORDER FOR THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE BOX ABOVE AND MAKING THEIR SELECTION BY 9:45 A.M. TUESDAY MORNING.

Compass Academy students pre-order their lunch, so if your student plans to order lunch, please have them complete this form. Students are always welcome to bring food from home, if they prefer. If your student may qualify for free or reduced lunch, please complete this form or have them get a paper copy of the form from the Compass office.

Here's an easy and convenient way to get lots of information from colleges and universities across the nation! More than 150 college and university representatives will be visiting to answer questions and provide information. Current college students, high school students, and other prospective students are encouraged to attend the event to learn more about their dream colleges or universities.

Waubonsee Community College-Monday, October 2, 6-8 pm

Elgin Community College-Tuesday, October 3, 6-8 pm

Important information for students who are interested in taking an AP exam but are not enrolled in the corresponding AP course:

Students wishing to take any AP exams for classes in which they are not enrolled must register and pay for the exam no later than Friday, November 10. The fee is $98 per exam and is non-refundable after November 10.

Students who are interested in this option should meet with Ms. Ohlson before October 13th to discuss next steps.

District 303 is pleased to present its lineup of Parent Education sessions for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Parent Education series (formerly Parent University) includes informational meetings and workshops intended to empower parents and guardians to support their children’s academic, social and emotional needs. Become informed on specialized topics, engage in two-way dialogue with speakers and fellow parents, and become a support resource for others.

Sessions for this school year will focus on bullying prevention, addressing anxiety, and include film screenings and discussions about the impact of screen time and cultural awareness. The schedule also includes college preparation workshops hosted by our high schools. Sessions were selected based in part on feedback from District 303 parents.

Explore the full lineup of sessions here. Signup forms for each session will be made available closer to the session dates. New this year, you can also register for Parent Education notifications and receive alerts as new information and session recaps become available.

El Distrito 303 se complace en presentar su línea de sesiones de Educación para Padres para el año escolar 2023-2024.

La serie de Educación para Padres (anteriormente Universidad para Padres) incluye reuniones informativas y talleres destinados a capacitar a los padres y tutores para apoyar las necesidades académicas, sociales y emocionales de sus hijos. Infórmese sobre temas especializados, participe en un diálogo bidireccional con los presentadores y otros padres, y conviértase en un recurso de apoyo para los demás.

Las sesiones de este año escolar se centrarán en la prevención del acoso escolar, cómo abordar la ansiedad, e incluirán proyecciones de películas y pláticas sobre el impacto del tiempo frente a la pantalla y la concienciación cultural. El programa también incluye talleres de preparación para la universidad organizados por nuestras escuelas preparatorias. Las sesiones fueron seleccionadas basándose en parte en los comentarios de los padres del Distrito 303.

Explore la lista completa de sesiones aquí. Los formularios de inscripción para cada sesión estarán disponibles cuando se acerquen las fechas de las sesiones. Nuevo este año, también puede registrarse para recibir notificaciones de Educación para Padres y recibir alertas cuando haya nueva información y resúmenes de las sesiones.

• Financial Aid Night, September 27, 6:30 pm, St. Charles East NCAC
  
• Career Pathways Night, TBD, Compass Academy
• Future College Athlete Night, November 8, 6:30 pm, SCN Auditorium
• Early College Credit Information Night, November 29, 6:30 pm, SCN Auditorium
• IACAC Regional College Fair, 6:00-8:00 pm, South Elgin High School

The Discovery Program exposes students to a broad range of activities designed to encourage their interest in healthcare careers. Program activities include tours, guest speakers, group discussion, and hands-on projects. Meetings are held once a month, most often on Saturday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm. The NM Discovery West Chapter and the Greater DeKalb Chapter collaborate a lot, so meetings will be held at Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, Kishwaukee Hospital, and various off-site NM locations. Please note, meeting dates, times, and topics are subject to change. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

Click here for information about the Discovery Program and how to apply.

The application deadline is 9/30/23.

For questions about the Discovery Program please email NMDiscoveryProgramWest@nm.org

Are you interested in learning about the various career options available in St. Charles? Through the city's career pathway job shadow program, Compass students can shadow people in many career fields, including office administration, communications, accounting, firefighting, government, law enforcement, construction, forestry, water management, and vehicle maintenance. Students who participate in job shadowing on Wednesdays, and then write reflections about their experiences, have the opportunity to earn credit for career exploration.

Students may register for these opportunities by scanning the QR code on the bulletin board in the academic hallway or by getting a paper copy of the form from Ms. Ohlson. If students have questions, they should view the video shown in advisory, which outlines everything they need to know about this opportunity, or make an appointment with Ms. Ohlson, the Compass counselor.

Sharon Stanley, Director

Email: sharon.stanley@d303.org
Website: https://compassacademy.d303.org/
Location: Compass Academy, South 9th Street, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: (331)228-3400
Twitter: @CompassD303